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KID PRESIDENT'S GUIDE TO BEING AWESOME

Brad Montague and Robby Novak

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for KID PRESIDENT'S GUIDE TO BEING AWESOME by Brad Montague and Robby Novak. This book is recommended for ages 8+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Kindness & empathy, Positive messages.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to elementary readers who can follow conversational advice and reflect on empathy, confidence, friendship, and community action. Content is generally gentle, though younger children may need help applying some abstract ideas. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book is based on the Kid President brand.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary themes present.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Children are encouraged to face awkwardness, setbacks, and uncertainty with hopeful, constructive bravery.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

It encourages imagination, self-expression, playful thinking, and inventing personal ways to improve one’s community.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The book promotes inclusion and welcoming everyone.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Teaches social and emotional skills focused on kindness and empathy.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is the core theme of the book.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Very strong emphasis on kindness, positivity, and civic responsibility.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Kid President serves as an excellent, upbeat role model for children.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in KID PRESIDENT'S GUIDE TO BEING AWESOME would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in KID PRESIDENT'S GUIDE TO BEING AWESOME, and what caused that change?
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